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Part No. 09-1488-000
Published March 1999
EtherLink
Complete PC Management
Network Interface Cards

User Guide

3C905C-TX and 3C905C-TX-M
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Part No. 09-1488-000 Published March 1999 ® EtherLink Complete PC Management Network Interface Cards User Guide 3C905C-TX and 3C905C-TX-M EtherLink 10/100 PCI NICs for Complete PC Management 10/100 PCI for...
  • Page 2 3Com Corporation. 3Com Corporation reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on the part of 3Com Corporation to provide notification of such revision or change.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ONTENTS BOUT UIDE Conventions Year 2000 Compliance NTRODUCTION 3C905C NIC Overview Features Using Remote Wake-Up Remote Wake-Up Requirements Multiple NIC Installations and Remote Wake-Up Using the Managed PC Boot Agent (MBA) Software Using DynamicAccess Software Using the Workgroup Keep-Alive Packet Using Remote System Alerts Remote System Alerts Requirements Supported Remote System Alerts...
  • Page 4 Windows 95 and Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 LIENT AND Installing the NetWare Client Driver About 3Com Intelligent Auto Install Software Intelligent Auto Install Requirements Running the Intelligent Auto Install Program Installing the NetWare Server Driver Obtaining NetWare Loadable Modules NetWare 3.12...
  • Page 5 To Run the NIC Test To Run the Remote Wake-Up Test Troubleshooting Remote Wake-Up Viewing Network Statistics Using the 3Com Icon in the Windows System Tray Removing NIC Software Windows 95 and Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 Windows NT 3.51...
  • Page 6 Removing DynamicAccess Software DMI A GENT Overview System Requirements Client PC Requirements Network Management Requirements Installing the 3Com DMI Agent ECHNICAL UPPORT Support from Your Network Supplier Online Technical Services World Wide Web Site 3Com FTP Site 3Com Bulletin Board Service...
  • Page 7 IGURES 3C905C Network Interface Cards Installing the NIC Connecting the Remote Wake-Up Cable Connecting to the RJ-45 Port Add New Hardware Wizard Network Settings Window Selected NIC Screen General Screen Configuration Screen Support Screen Diagnostics Screen Remote Wake-Up Test Screen Statistics Screen RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments DynamicAccess Software Setup Screen —...
  • Page 8 ABLES Notice Icons Text Conventions Installation Overview Cable Specifications NetWare NLMs NIC Configuration Methods NIC Configuration Settings Installation Troubleshooting Tips LED Interpretations Frequently Asked Questions Unshielded Twisted-pair Cable Categories DynamicAccess Software Minimum Client Requirements...

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    Most user guides and release notes are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ You can download Acrobat Reader from the Adobe Systems Incorporated Web site: http://www.adobe.com/...

  • Page 10: Year 2000 Compliance

    Commands The words “enter” and “type” Words in italics Year 2000 Compliance For information on Year 2000 compliance and 3Com products, visit the 3Com Year 2000 Web page: http://www.3com.com/products/yr2000.html Description This typeface represents information as it appears on the screen.

  • Page 11: Introduction

    This chapter describes the 3Com for Complete PC Management (3C905C) network interface card (NIC). 3C905C NIC Overview The 3C905C NIC is a 10/100 Mbps PCI NIC that includes a suite of desktop management features, including Remote Wake-Up, managed PC boot agent, system alerts, workgroup keep-alive, and DMI 2.0 support.

  • Page 12: Features

    Features The 3C905C NIC supports the following features: Remote Wake-Up Managed PC Boot Agent (MBA) software (integrated as a boot ROM on the 3C905C-TX-M NIC; available separately for installation and use with the 3C905C-TX NIC) DynamicAccess® software Remote system alerts Workgroup keep-alive packet Desktop Management Interface (DMI) 2.0 and 2.0s...

  • Page 13: Remote Wake-Up Requirements

    (MBA) software. A boot ROM with MBA software can be purchased separately for installation and use with the 3C905C-TX NIC. The MBA adds management capabilities to the NIC by enabling the PC to boot from the server, rather than from its local drive.

  • Page 14: Using Dynamicaccess Software

    DynamicAccess software can be installed on a PC running Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT. See Appendix B for more information. For detailed information on DynamicAccess software, go to the following 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/dynamicaccess...

  • Page 15: Using The Workgroup Keep-Alive Packet

    Using the Workgroup Keep-Alive Packet The 3C905C NIC can transmit a workgroup keep-alive packet periodically while the PC is in a sleep state. This packet prevents the PCs workstation address from being aged-out of switch and router tables. For instructions on enabling or disabling the workgroup keep-alive packet, see “Configuring the Workgroup Keep-Alive Packet”...

  • Page 16: Using Desktop Management Interface (Dmi) 2.0

    DMI 2.0-compliant management application. A network administrator can then use this information to configure and manage a client or server PC remotely. For instructions on installing the 3Com DMI Agent, see Appendix C. For more detailed information on DMI, go to the following 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/managedpc...

  • Page 17: Installation Overview

    This chapter describes how to install the 3C905C NIC in your PC and connect it to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network. CAUTION: Do NOT physically install the NIC in your PC until you have run the preinstallation program, as described in “Running the Preinstallation Program”...

  • Page 18: Network Interface Card Installation

    Before you install the NIC in your PC, make sure that you have the following items: 3C905C NIC 3Com EtherDisk diskettes 1, 2, and 3 Remote Wake-Up cable (This cable is optional. Install it only if you want to use Remote Wake-Up and your PC is not compliant with PCI 2.2.

  • Page 19: Running The Preinstallation Program

    Running the Preinstallation Program Before you physically install the NIC in your PC, you must run the following preinstallation program to properly set up your system environment. CAUTION: If you do not run the preinstallation program, the NIC driver and software will not be installed correctly. To run the preinstallation program: 1 Do not install the NIC in the PC.
  • Page 20 2: N HAPTER ETWORK To install the NIC in your PC: 1 Make sure that you have run the preinstallation program, as described in the previous section. 2 Remove all jewelry from your hands and wrists. Use only insulated or nonconducting tools. 3 Make sure that the power to the PC is turned off and that the power cord is unplugged.

  • Page 21: Installing The Nic

    Figure 2 Installing the NIC 1 Remove slot cover 7 Secure the NIC with the screw you removed in step 5. If you want to install the Remote Wake-Up cable, go to the next section, “Connecting the Remote Wake-Up Cable” to continue the installation.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Remote Wake-Up Cable

    2: N HAPTER ETWORK Connecting the Remote Wake-Up Cable This section describes how to connect the Remote Wake-Up cable from the NIC to the PC motherboard. Contact your PC manufacturer for the Remote Wake-Up cable. Connecting the Remote Wake-Up cable is optional. Connect this cable only if you want to use this feature and your PC has the following items: 3-pin Remote Wake-Up connector on the...

  • Page 23: Connecting The Remote Wake-Up Cable

    Connecting the Remote Wake-Up Cable Figure 3 Connecting the Remote Wake-Up Cable 4 Replace the PC cover and plug in the power cord. Do not turn on the power to the PC. 5 Go to the next section, “Connecting SOS or SMBus Cables for Remote System Alerts”...

  • Page 24: Connecting Sos Or Smbus Cables For Remote System Alerts

    2: N HAPTER ETWORK Connecting SOS or SMBus Cables for Remote System Alerts Connecting the SOS or SMBus cables is optional, and requires a matching connector on your PC motherboard. Connect one of these cables only if you want to use Remote System Alerts and if your PC supports this feature.

  • Page 25: Connecting To The Rj-45 Port

    To connect the 3C905C NIC to a 10 Mbps Ethernet or 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network: 1 Plug the RJ-45 connector on the twisted-pair network cable into the RJ-45 port on the NIC backplate (see Figure 4). Figure 4 Connecting to the RJ-45 Port a ta T X D A C T...

  • Page 27: Windows 95/98 And Windows Nt Driver Installation

    The NIC driver can be used in both Microsoft and NetWare network environments. Do not use the 3Com Intelligent Auto Install software to install the NIC driver under Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT. The Intelligent Auto Install software is for Windows 3.x and DOS clients connecting to a...
  • Page 28 3: W HAPTER INDOWS Make sure that you have the Windows 95 installation files. These files may be on a CD or diskettes, or they may have been copied to your hard drive when Windows 95 was installed on your PC. To install the NIC driver and software on a PC running Windows 95: 1 Turn on the power to the PC.
  • Page 29 3 In the specified fields of the Identification tab screen, enter the following information, and then click OK: Computer Name — Identifies the PC on the network for other users. This entry must be a unique name of 15 characters or fewer, containing no spaces. Workgroup —...

  • Page 30: Windows 98

    3: W HAPTER INDOWS Windows 98 If you encounter problems during the installation, see the WIN98.TXT file located in the HELP directory on EtherDisk diskette 3 for troubleshooting tips. Before installing the NIC driver and software: Make sure that you have run the preinstallation program, as described in Chapter 2.
  • Page 31 3 Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended), and then click Next. 4 Select Floppy disk drives, and then click Next. Windows finds the driver file for the device. 5 Click Next. Files are copied. If the Insert Disk dialog box appears, prompting you to insert EtherDisk diskette 1, click OK.

  • Page 32: Windows Nt

    A:\ appears in the entry box, and then click OK. The OEM Option dialog box appears. 7 Make sure that the 3Com EtherLink NIC is selected, and then click OK. Files are copied. You are prompted for EtherDisk diskette 2.

  • Page 33: Windows Nt 3.51

    8 Remove EtherDisk diskette 1 from drive A, insert EtherDisk diskette 2, and then click OK. Files are copied. The Adapters tab of the Network screen appears. The name of the installed NIC appears in the list of network adapters. 9 Click Close.

  • Page 34: Network Settings Window

    3: W HAPTER INDOWS Figure 6 Network Settings Window 3 Click Add Adapter. The Add Network Adapter window appears. 4 Open the Network Adapter Card list box, and scroll down and select <Other> Requires disk from manufacturer. 5 Click Continue. The Insert Disk dialog box appears.

  • Page 35: Verifying Successful Installation

    Device Manager tab. 3 Double-click Network adapters and make sure that the name of the 3Com EtherLink NIC appears. If a red X or a yellow exclamation point (!) appears next to the name of the NIC, the installation was not successful.

  • Page 36: Windows Nt 3.51

    3: W HAPTER INDOWS 3 Make sure that the name of the NIC appears in the list of network adapters. If the name of the NIC does not appear in the list of network adapters, the installation was not successful. See Chapter 6 for troubleshooting help.

  • Page 37: Windows Nt 4.0

    4 When Windows detects the NIC and prompts you for a diskette, insert EtherDisk diskette 1 in drive A, and then click OK. 5 Follow the prompts on the screen to install the NIC driver and software. See the “Windows 95” or “Windows 98” section earlier in this chapter for instructions.
  • Page 38 3: W HAPTER INDOWS 6 Click Have Disk. 7 Insert EtherDisk diskette 1 in drive A, make sure that A:\ appears in the entry box, and then click OK. The Select OEM Option screen appears with the name of one of the NICs selected. Only one NIC appears on this screen.

  • Page 39: Net Ware

    Windows 3.x, or Windows for Workgroups to access resources on a NetWare 3.1x or 4.x network. Use the 3Com Intelligent Auto Install software to install the client software and drivers for Novell NetWare 3.1x or 4.x. Do not use the Intelligent Auto Install software if you are running Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT.

  • Page 40: Intelligent Auto Install Requirements

    Make sure that your PC has at least 1 MB of available hard drive space. If you have more than one 3C905C NIC installed, follow the NetWare installation instructions in the 3Com NIC Configuration and Diagnostic program for DOS. (See the DOSDIAG.TXT file located in the HELP directory on EtherDisk diskette 3 for instructions on using this program.)

  • Page 41: Installing The Netware Server Driver

    Installing the NetWare Server Driver This section describes how to install the NetWare driver on a Novell server running NetWare 3.12, 4.10, or 4.11. The 3C905C NIC does not support NetWare 3.11 or 4.0x servers. The \NWSERVER directory on EtherDisk diskette 3 contains the network driver file (3C90X.LAN) to be used for servers running NetWare 3.12, 4.10, and 4.11.

  • Page 42: Netware 4.10 And 4.11

    The values <slot1> and <slot2> are the numbers of the PCI slots in which the NICs are physically installed. To view the numbers of these PCI slots, use the 3Com Configuration and Diagnostic program for DOS. See the next section, “Verifying the PCI Slot Number,” for instructions.

  • Page 43: Verifying The Pci Slot Number

    1 Reboot to a DOS prompt. 2 Insert EtherDisk diskette 3 in drive A. 3 Change to the A:\> prompt, and enter: 3c90xcfg.exe The Selected NIC screen (Figure 7) of the 3Com Configuration and Diagnostic Program for DOS appears. Installing the NetWare Server Driver...

  • Page 44: Selected Nic Screen

    4: N HAPTER LIENT AND ERVER RIVER NSTALLATION Figure 7 Selected NIC Screen The slot number appears in the Selected NIC panel. This slot value must match the slot value entered in the load line of the AUTOEXEC.NCF file.

  • Page 45: Nic Configuration

    Table 6. This chapter describes how to configure the NIC using the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program for Windows. For instructions on using the other two methods in Table 6, see the file or appendix mentioned in the table.

  • Page 46: Default Nic Settings

    Table 6 NIC Configuration Methods (continued) Method Description DMI 2.0 or 2.0s Configure the NIC remotely using the 3Com DMI Agent software. See Appendix C for more information. Default NIC Settings Table 7 lists the configuration settings for the 3C905C NIC.

  • Page 47: Changing General Nic Configuration Settings

    2 Start the 3Com NIC Diagnostic program. a Open the Windows Start menu. b Select Programs, and then select 3Com NIC Utilities. c Click 3Com NIC Doctor. The 3Com NIC Diagnostic General screen (Figure 8) appears.

  • Page 48: General Screen

    5: NIC C HAPTER Figure 8 General Screen 4 Click the Configuration tab. The Configuration screen (Figure 9) appears. Figure 9 Configuration Screen ONFIGURATION...

  • Page 49: Configuring The Managed Pc Boot Agent (Mba)

    NIC Managed PC Boot Agent (MBA) boot ROM to boot from the network. The information also applies to the MBA boot ROM that can be purchased separately and installed on the 3C905C-TX NIC. For detailed information on using, configuring, and troubleshooting the MBA boot ROM, see the Managed PC Boot Agent User Guide, located on the MBA Utility diskette.

  • Page 50: Booting From The Network

    5: NIC C HAPTER 3 Click the Configuration tab. The Configuration screen appears. 4 Under Network Parameter, select Boot PROM. 5 Open the Set Value list box and select Enabled to enable the boot ROM or Disabled to disable the boot ROM.

  • Page 51: Non-Bbs Bios-Compatible Pcs

    Configuring the Managed PC Boot Agent (MBA) 3 Reboot the PC. The MBA attempts to boot from the network using the default protocol TCP/IP DHCP. To change the default protocol or any other MBA configurations, press Ctrl+Alt+B when the following message appears: Initializing MBA.

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting The Installation

    To access a database of technical information that can help you diagnose and solve NIC installation, configuration, and upgrade problems, go to: http://knowledgebase.3com.com Troubleshooting the Installation If you experience problems installing the NIC, or if the installation failed as described in “Verifying Successful Installation”...

  • Page 54: Accessing 3Com Support Databases

    Download and install the latest NIC driver. Contact your PC latest NIC driver manufacturer for the latest driver. Accessing 3Com Support Databases In addition to the 3Com support databases listed in this section, check the README.TXT file located on EtherDisk diskette 3 for troubleshooting information. Accessing the 3Com Knowledgebase...

  • Page 55: Questions

    To access release notes and frequently asked questions about the 3C905C NIC: 1 Make sure that the NIC and its driver are installed. 2 Start the 3Com NIC Diagnostics and Configuration program. a Open the Windows Start menu. b Select Programs, and then 3Com NIC Utilities.

  • Page 56: Interpreting The Leds

    Release notes — Display tips about installing and using the NIC. Frequently asked questions — Display common questions asked by customers and answered by 3Com support experts. Knowledgebase topics — Display NIC compatibility topics. Interpreting the LEDs The 3C905C NIC has three light-emitting diodes (LEDs), as described in Table 9, that can assist with network troubleshooting.

  • Page 57: Running The Nic Diagnostics Tests

    2 Ensure that the hub or switch is powered on. Running the NIC Diagnostics Tests The 3Com NIC Diagnostics program for Windows contains tests that can check the status of the following items: Network Remote Wake-Up To run NIC diagnostic tests on a PC running DOS, Windows NT 3.51, Windows 3.x, or Windows for...

  • Page 58: To Run The Network Test

    6: T HAPTER ROUBLESHOOTING AND Figure 11 Diagnostics Screen If the Run Remote Wake-Up Test button appears dimmed, the NIC that is installed in the PC does not support Remote Wake-Up. To Run the Network Test Run the Network Test to check the NIC connectivity to the network.

  • Page 59: To Run The Remote Wake-Up Test

    To Run the Remote Wake-Up Test You need at least two PCs on your network that contain a 3Com NIC with EtherDisk 4.x or later software to run the Remote Wake-Up Test. 1 On the first PC, enable Auto Echo: a Open the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program and make sure that Auto Echo is enabled on the General screen.

  • Page 60: Remote Wake-Up Test Screen

    6: T HAPTER ROUBLESHOOTING AND Figure 12 Remote Wake-Up Test Screen b Click Test Remote Wake-Up to verify that another PC exists on the network that has the EtherDisk 4.x or later software Auto Echo feature enabled. If the test passes, another PC with the Auto Echo feature enabled was detected on the network.

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting Remote Wake-Up

    Troubleshooting Remote Wake-Up If your PC does not boot in response to a Remote Wake-Up event, perform these troubleshooting steps: 1 Make sure that the PC meets the Remote Wake-Up requirements listed in Chapter 1. 2 Make sure that you are using the latest driver for the NIC.

  • Page 62: Viewing Network Statistics

    To view statistical information about the network: 1 Start the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program. a Open the Windows Start menu. b Select Programs, and then 3Com NIC Utilities. c Click 3Com NIC Doctor. The 3Com NIC Diagnostics General screen appears.

  • Page 63: Using The 3Com Icon In The Windows System Tray

    3 Click OK to exit the diagnostics program. To go to another diagnostics screen, click the associated tab. Using the 3Com Icon in the Windows System Tray If the 3Com icon is visible in the Windows system tray, double-click the icon to start the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program.

  • Page 64: Removing Nic Software

    6: T HAPTER ROUBLESHOOTING AND Removing NIC Software This section describes how to remove the 3C905C NIC driver and software from your PC. This section also applies to removing older NIC drivers from your PC. CAUTION: If you want to reinstall the NIC driver and software, you must first remove the software, as described in this section.

  • Page 65: Windows Nt 3.51

    4 Click Yes to confirm the removal. 5 Click Close to close the Network screen. You are prompted to restart the PC. If you are physically removing the NIC from the PC, click No. Do not restart the PC until you shut down the system, turn the power off, and remove the NIC from the PC.

  • Page 66: Frequently Asked Questions

    2 Click PCI Ethernet Controller, and then click Remove. 3 Reboot your PC. If you enabled the 3Com icon to appear in the Windows system tray, and a red circle with a line through it appears over the icon, the network link is lost (that is, the PC is no longer physically connected to the network).
  • Page 67 General information about the MBA boot ROM is available on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/managedpc 3Com PCI NICs are designed to work in any bus-mastering PCI slot, preferably slot 1. Normally, slot 1 is marked on the PC motherboard and is located closest to the PC power supply.
  • Page 68 IAGNOSTICS Answer Yes. Yes. Obtain the SCO driver from the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ Remote Wake-Up is the ability to power on a network PC remotely. Remote Wake-Up is also known as Wake on LAN. For more information, see Chapter 1 in this user guide or go to the following 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/partners/acpi...

  • Page 69: Hardware Specifications

    This appendix lists the specifications, standards conformance, cable requirements, and connector pin assignments for the 3C905C NIC. Hardware Specifications Network Interface 10 Mbps Ethernet 10BASE-T 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet 100BASE-TX Physical Dimensions Length: Width: Environmental Operating Range Operating temperature: 0º to 70º C (32º to 158º F) Humidity: Altitude Power Requirements...

  • Page 70: Standards Conformance

    A: S PPENDIX PECIFICATIONS AND Standards Conformance IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3x Full Duplex auto-negotiation and flow control NWay 10/100 auto-negotiation IEEE 802.1p/Q IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Tagging RMON Microsoft PC97 Microsoft PC98 Microsoft PC99 Net PC PCI 2.2 DMI 2.0 and 2.0s ACPI 1.0 Wired for Management 1.1a, 2.0...

  • Page 71: Base-T Operation

    The EIA/TIA defines five categories of unshielded twisted-pair cable (see Table 11). Table 11 Unshielded Twisted-pair Cable Categories Category Use 10BASE-T Operation 10BASE-T is the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.3 standard for Ethernet signaling over unshielded twisted-pair wire at 10 Mbps. Ethernet, as the most widely used network protocol, uses 10BASE-T as its primary cabling scheme.

  • Page 72: Base-Tx Operation

    A: S PPENDIX PECIFICATIONS AND 100BASE-TX Operation 100BASE-TX is the IEEE 802.3u standard for Fast Ethernet signaling over Category 5 UTP or STP wire at 100 Mbps. Based on an extension to the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet specification, Fast Ethernet characteristics include: A data rate of 100 Mbps.

  • Page 73: Client Pc Requirements

    For an overview of DynamicAccess software, see Chapter 1. For detailed information on using, configuring, and troubleshooting DynamicAccess software, access the DynamicAccess Software User Guide from the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/dynamicaccess Client PC Requirements DynamicAccess software can be installed on a PC running Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0,...

  • Page 74: Installing Dynamicaccess Software

    B: D PPENDIX YNAMIC Table 12 DynamicAccess Software Minimum Client Requirements Operating System PC Requirements Windows 95 486/75 MHz CPU 16 MB RAM (32 MB recommended) 5 MB available hard drive space Windows 98 486/75 MHz CPU 16 MB RAM (32 MB recommended) 5 MB available hard drive space Windows NT 4.0 Pentium/100 MHz CPU...

  • Page 75: Configuring Dynamicaccess Software

    All protocols are re-bound to the virtual NIC. The bindings to the physical NIC are still intact. A 3Com DynamicAccess software entry appears as a protocol. A 3Com DynamicAccess software icon is installed in the Windows Control Panel. Configuring DynamicAccess Software Contact your system administrator about using DynamicAccess software at your site.

  • Page 76: Removing Dynamicaccess Software

    For specific instructions on configuring any of the DynamicAccess software options, click Help on the 3Com DynamicAccess Software screen or go to the following 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/dynamicaccess Removing DynamicAccess Software...

  • Page 77: Overview

    3C905C NIC. For detailed information on the 3Com DMI Agent, see the 3Com DMI Agent User Guide included with the 3Com DMI Agent software. For more information on DMI, go to the following 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/managedpc Overview...

  • Page 78: System Requirements

    NIC. For a description of each MIF that is supported by the 3Com DMI Agent, see the 3Com DMI Agent User Guide included with the 3Com DMI Agent software. System Requirements This section lists the client PC and network management requirements for installing and using the 3Com DMI Agent.

  • Page 79: Installing The 3Com Dmi Agent

    To verify successful installation, use a DMI-compatible browser or a network management application that supports DMI 2.0 or 2.0s to verify that the 3Com NIC is present. See the 3Com DMI Agent User Guide or contact your system administrator for instructions.

  • Page 81: Support From Your Network Supplier

    This appendix describes these services. Information contained in this appendix is correct at time of publication. For the very latest, 3Com recommends that you access the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site. Support from Your Network Supplier If assistance is required, contact your computer supplier for support and service of your 3Com network interface card.

  • Page 82: Com Ftp Site

    3Com FTP Site Download drivers, patches, software, and MIBs across the Internet from the 3Com public FTP site. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To connect to the 3Com FTP site, enter the following...

  • Page 83: Access By Digital Modem

    U.K. U.S.A. Access by Digital Modem ISDN users can dial in to the 3Com BBS using a digital modem for fast access up to 64 Kbps. To access the 3Com BBS using ISDN, use the following number: 1 847 262 6000...
  • Page 85 63 showing 63 troubleshooting 66 3Com NIC Diagnostics program for Windows 45 3Com support services, accessing 54 3Com World Wide Web site (URL) 81 3ComFacts 83 accessing Help 54 ACT (activity) LED description 56 picture of 11 troubleshooting with 56...
  • Page 86 Help 56 full-duplex 46 generic PCI Ethernet controller 66 half-duplex 46 Help system, accessing 54 installation 3Com DMI Agent 79 connecting to the network 24 DynamicAccess software 74 multiple NICs 36, 42 NIC 19 overview 17 preinstallation program,...
  • Page 87 installing drivers NetWare client for DOS, Windows 3.1x, and Windows for Workgroups 39 NetWare server 41 Windows 95 27 Windows 98 30 Windows NT 3.51 33 Windows NT 4.0 32 installing multiple NICs NetWare server 42 Windows 95/98 36 Windows NT 4.0 37 Intelligent Auto Install software requirements 40 running 40...
  • Page 88 70 statistics, network, viewing 62 STP wire 70 support databases, accessing 54 System Management Bus (SMB) connector 11 technical support 3Com URL 81 bulletin board service 82 fax service 83 network suppliers 81 temperature, operating 69 test Network 58...
  • Page 89 Windows NT 4.0 installing driver 32 multiple NIC installations 37 removing NIC software 64 verifying installation 35 Windows system tray, 3Com icon 63 WOL (Wake on LAN) 68 workgroup keep-alive packet overview 15 World Wide Web (WWW) 81 Year 2000 compliance 10...
  • Page 91 ARDWARE 3Com warrants its hardware products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for the following lengths of time from the date of purchase from 3Com or its authorized reseller: Network Interface Cards...
  • Page 92 (48) hours of installation but no later than thirty 30) days after the date of purchase, and this is verified by 3Com, it will be considered dead- or defective-on-arrival (DOA) and a replacement shall be provided by advance replacement. The replacement product will normally be shipped not later than three (3) business days after 3Com’s...
  • Page 93 This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Stock No. 004-000-00345-4. NOTE: In order to maintain compliance with the limits of a Class B digital device, 3Com requires that you use quality interface cables when connecting to this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by 3Com could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
  • Page 94 TRADE SECRETS; TITLE: You acknowledge and agree that the structure, sequence and organization of the Software are the valuable trade secrets of 3Com and its suppliers. You agree to hold such trade secrets in confidence. You further acknowledge and agree that ownership of, and title to, the Software and all subsequent copies thereof regardless of the form or media are held by 3Com and its suppliers.
  • Page 95 ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This License Agreement sets forth the entire understanding and agreement between you and 3Com, supersedes all prior agreements, whether written or oral, with respect to the Software, and may be amended only in a writing signed by both parties.

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